Junior's Positive Playing Experience

Creating Positive Playing Experiences

Hurricanes Softball Club is an inclusive, family-oriented club that values sportsmanship, respect and belonging. We are committed to fostering a positive playing environment for all players, coaches, volunteers, and members.

We aim to develop skilled, resilient, and coachable players who love the game and demonstrate care for their teammates, opponents, and the broader softball community.


As Junior Hurricanes Players, we:
  • Play by the rules at all times

  • Listen to and learn from our coaches, accepting their advice with respect

  • Treat teammates, opposition players, team officials and umpires with respect

  • Support others and never ridicule someone for making a mistake

  • Look after our equipment and use it appropriately

  • Speak with coaches at training if we’re interested in learning a key position

  • Show commitment by arriving on time and participating with energy and hustle

  • Understand we are responsible for our actions and words on and off the diamond

  • Play the position we are allocated to the best of our ability

  • Respect umpires and avoid criticising their decisions

  • Never use inappropriate language or cause physical harm

  • Show appreciation for the efforts of our volunteer team officials

  • Shake hands or fist bump opposition players and officials after every game

  • Are modest in success and gracious in defeat


As Caregivers of Junior Hurricanes Players, we:

Encourage players to:

  • Play by the rules

  • Show respect for all coaches, teammates, opposition players, and umpires

  • Become independent problem-solvers and decision-makers on the diamond

Remember that:

  • Our children play for their enjoyment, not ours

  • They are here to have fun, learn new skills, and develop a love for the game

  • Players learn best by example — we applaud great efforts by all teams

Commit to being:

  • Supportive, involved caregivers who contribute to the sustainability of the club by volunteering when asked

During games, we:

  • Do not criticise umpire decisions

  • Refrain from giving coaching instructions from the sideline

  • Raise any concerns with team officials outside of game or training times


Useful Links:

Softball ACT 

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